The following activities involving direct illumination of portions of the beach should be prohibited on the beach at nighttime during the nesting season for the protection of nesting females, nests, and hatchling marine turtles:

(1) The operation of all motorized vehicles, except emergency and law enforcement vehicles or those permitted on the beach for marine turtle conservation or research.

(2) The building of campfires or bonfires.

Specific Authority 161.163 FS. Law Implemented 161.163 FS. History––New 3–30–93, Formerly 16B–55.005.